Kathamandu, Jun 30 : Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L Imchen has been arrested with Rs 9 lakh cash at Kathmandu airport on Wednesday.
The minister was allegedly carrying a suitcase full of Indian currency. According to the sources Rs 500 notes are banned in Nepal but the cash recovered was in Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.
“Minister may not have been aware of the fact that Rs 500 notes are banned in Nepal,” said Nagaland Chief Secretary Lalthara.
“The Home Minister was returning to India from Nepal,” Lalthara added.
Indian government is currently inquiring the case.
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